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New Brunswick R E P O R T with Carolyn Wanamaker Moving up and moving on A beautiful fall ha more New Brunswick equestrians than ever involved in horse adventures. Fall is the time of year for some of the largest events in the horse show world, and New Brunswick participants travelled far and wide with their equine partners to events such as the Quarter Horse Congress in Ohio, the Morgan World Championships in Oklahoma, the Percheron World Congress in Maine, and the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships in Quebec. These shows demonstrated the talent of riders and horses we have here at home. As we settle in for winter with our horses, now is the time to start planning our equine goals for 2015. After many years of contributing to the New Brunswick horse scene, well-known Level 2 English coach Ally Sillers has returned to Ontario. Sillers certainly left her mark on equestrians in New Brunswick. She originally moved to the province to coach at the Rothesay Pony Club, later moved to the Fredericton Pony Club, and then opened Callander Hall Stables in New Maryland. It is hard to say how many students got their start in riding under her watchful eye. For several years Sillers also volunteered her time with the New Brunswick Equestrian Association as the English coaching coordinator. Her hallmark enthusiasm and joy of teaching will be very much missed as she moves on to her next equine adventure. Best wishes from all of us in New Brunswick on a continued bright career in the horse industry. New Brunswick Percherons made their mark at the Percheron World Congress. The live feed broadcasts made it possible for fans at home to cheer on the participants in some exciting classes. Horses from Landslide Farms (Matthew and Brenda Hornbrook), Storeyvale Farm (John and Kim Storey), and Eastwind Percherons (the Lyons Family) competed at the Congress. This great event showcased Percherons in harness and under saddle, and even featured Percheron barrel racing. Congratulations to all who made the trek to West Springfield, Maine. Rayna and Ryson Doucet of Lakeville, N.B., will also be making the drive to West Springfield to participant in two events at Equine Affaire. Ryson and his barrel horse, Gangster, will be riding in the Lynn McKenzie clinic, and his young horse, Riot, will participate Landslide Farms (Matthew and Brenda Hornbrook), Storyeyvale Farm (John and Kim Storey), and Eastwind Percherons (the Lyons Family). (Lynn Cassels – Caldwell photo) Page 38 | November 2014-January 2015 | ATLANTIC HORSE & PONY
in the Chris Cox colt-starting clinic. If you are headed to Equine Affaire, be sure to watch these two New Brunswick horses at work. Dressage in New Brunswick (DNB) is on fire. Eight DNB members recently travelled to Saugerties, New York, to compete at the Horse Show in the Sun on the Hudson Centerline Event. Tiffany Dalton riding Ducati (third level), Lexie LeBlanc riding Slip ’n’ Slide (third level), Nistelle Laundry riding Classified (first level), Maggie Zinck riding Figaro CB (first level), Donna McInnis riding Dubwanna (training level), and Erin MacQuarrie riding Ford (training level) did a great job representing New Brunswick. Earlier in the summer, Alyssa Gaudet and her horse, Palladio, represented New Brunswick in Kentucky at the North American Young Riders Championships (NAJRYC). Gaudet rode as a member of the Junior Team for Canada. New Brunswick also sent a dressage team to the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships in Blainville, Quebec. The team came home with the bronze medal, and Allison Stewart and Declan came home with a win. Check out the DNB website for all the details and scores at www.dressagenb.com. New Brunswick also sent a jumper team to the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championships in Blainville, Quebec. Molly Smith, Susan Pyke, and two junior riders, Alex Jamael and Erica Forgeron, had to battle through some difficult footing when rains soaked the jumper ring. Nevertheless, the team came home with some good results and the riders had a great experience riding as part of a team. Overall, New Brunswick finished in fifth place out of eight competing provinces, despite not having a reining team in the competition. The New Brunswick Equestrian Association (NBEA) is once again planning many exciting programs for 2015. The NBEA strongly promotes the National Rider Level program. This program is offered to both English and Western riders and is a systematic method of teaching equestrian sports and the basics of good riding. An Equine Canada certified coach teaches the program because proper riding technique is best developed with the aid of an accredited instructor. Achieving rider levels is a great goal. Contact the NBEA to get started in this program. NBEA President, Deanna Phelan, and Mike King, owner of Intercity Insurance, toured New Brunswick in October, talking with equestrians from all disciplines. Phelan spoke about the many programs offered by the Association, while King fielded questions on the complicated topic of horse insurance. One of the benefits of an NBEA membership is the opportunity to be covered by an insurance policy specifically geared to equestrians. The basic coverage provides members with $5,000,000 in personal liability insurance if you are sued by a third party because a horse you own or lease causes property damage or bodily injury to a third party. This coverage applies 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and covers the member anywhere in the world. There is also $30,000 in accident, death, or dismemberment coverage. Insurance is just one of the benefits of joining this provincial equestrian association. The Western Valley Equestrian Association (WVEA) hosted Phelan and King at a fun luncheon at the Wicklow Agriculture Service Centre in Wicklow, near Florenceville, N.B. The WVEA provided the lunch. Phelan presented recreational grants to two local clubs, the Equestrian Trails and Shows Association of Woodstock, N.B., and the Valley Horse & Saddle Club (VHSC) of Perth-Andover, N.B. Both clubs applied for infrastructure grants to help them continually upgrade their show grounds. The VHSC took advantage of this opportunity to present their club year-end awards. Distance riders have been busy in New Brunswick this summer. In early July, a new ride was held at Donna Lee Cole’s farm in Coburg, near Port Elgin, N.B. Despite the weather warnings due to hurricane Arthur, six dedicated riders rode 25 miles on Sat., July 5, and three rode on Sun., July 6. With barely 30 minutes of rain on Saturday morning and breezy moderate winds, the riders seemed to have Mother Nature on their side, as this area was one of few to avoid Arthur’s wrath. On Saturday, Tango, ridden by Jim Burns of Petiticodiac, took home first place in Conditioning, while Shadow, owned and ridden by Chester Gillen of P.E.I., won the coveted Trail Horse award. Gillen and Shadow swept both categories on the second day. The Kiss My Axe ride held in Temperance Vale, N.B., was another new stop on the ride circuit. Riders raved about the gorgeous trails and wonderful prizes. Ann Bridges and Majik took home the overall award for the two days of riding. The Fredericton Pony Club has been re-established at Shadow Lane Farm, 64 Smith Road, in Hanwell, N.B. This small, privately-owned property is 11 kilometers from Prospect Street, an easy drive from either the Hanwell Road or by the Trans-Canada Highway to the Mazerole Settlement Road. Pony Club is more than just riding – it’s a program designed to help children learn everything there is to know about horses, and the opportunity to try the different disciplines of the sport, such as showjumping, dressage, eventing, and the tetrathalon. Most importantly, it also provides connections to other horsecrazy youth. You do not have to own a horse or pony to join Pony Club, and you do not have to take riding lessons – you just have to have an interest in horses. For more information, visit www. frederictionponyclub.net. Sadly, New Brunswick has lost one of its most enthusiastic equine supporters. Camiel (Cam) Rabaey of Douglas, N.B., passed away in September, leaving behind a legacy of Quarter Horses. Rabaey and his family successfully raised and showed Quarter Horses and beagles for many years. Rabaey’s beloved stallion, Duly, stood at stud for many years in New Brunswick. Many Facebook postings were filled with tributes for this beloved horseman. Condolences go out to his daughter, Lori Appt, and to the rest of the Rabaey family. Share your news from New Brunswick: your horse events, news, and nuggets. Phone Carolyn Wanamaker at 506-273- 3539, email carolyn_w@xplornet.ca, or write 6196 Route 130, Bairdsville, NB E7H 3T8. ATLANTIC HORSE & PONY | November 2014-January 2015 | Page 39
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